Jalen Brunson set the pace with a sharp three in the first minute, a shot that lit up the court and rattled Cleveland’s lineup. The fans erupted, the score stayed tight, and then the Knicks pulled away. Truth is, the game was never about sets of points but a series of calculated moves that turned defense into offense.
The Eastern Conference finals had pitched a storied rivalry – the Knicks, who last hit the playoffs hard, and the Cavaliers, who are hunting a fresh title run. Before Game 1, rumors had swirled that the 23‑year‑old guard would settle into a role that offered the Knicks a new spark. The real surprise came when Brunson took charge,
